Sydney Central Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

Hotels
9.8 (7605 reviews)
169-179 Thomas Street , Sydney , au

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Clean rooms
Value for money
Cons:
Bed too soft
Pool area looking dated
Lift wait times during peak hours

Categories

Cleanliness
9.68
Many reviews praised the cleanliness of the rooms.
Service
10
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and accommodating.
Location
10
Location was frequently mentioned as a major highlight.
Room Quality
9.68
Rooms were generally described as clean and comfortable.
Amenities
9.68
Amenities like the pool and breakfast were well-received, though some commented on the pool area being dated.
Value for Money
9.68
General consensus on good value during peak season.
Food and Beverage
9.68
Breakfast received high praise, with some minor critiques on coffee.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experience hailed as excellent with numerous recommendations to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:27

Property Description

Convenient Location in Sydney CBD
Novotel Sydney Central is ideally situated in the heart of Sydney's Central Business District, offering easy access to ICC Sydney and Darling Harbour.

Modern Rooms with Essential Amenities
Each room at Novotel Sydney Central features a flat-screen TV, desk, refrigerator, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries provided.

Dining Excellence at Thomas St. Kitchen & Bar
Experience the charm of the heritage-listed Thomas St. Kitchen & Bar, where guests can indulge in contemporary Australian cuisine and fresh seafood. Open every day, this restaurant is a delightful culinary destination for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Book your stay at Novotel Sydney Central now for a memorable and convenient experience in the heart of Sydney!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.5% credit card surcharge when using Mastercard and Visa through debit/credit transactions, and a 2.2% surcharge when using American Express. No surcharge is applicable when using EFTPOS.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 7605 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.68
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.68
Amenities: 9.68
Value for Money: 9.68
Food and Beverage: 9.68
Overall Experience: 10
S
Sharon couple au
8
Definitely stay again
Pros:

The great location

Cons:

Didn’t have enough mirrors in the room and the lighting was not the best

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
H
holly solo_traveller au
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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logi family_with_children in
3
Great Location but very poorly maintained hence not recommended
Pros:

Great Location, good Staff & spacious room but property is very poorly maintained

Cons:

Old carpets with visible stains along with bad odor, tV unit and furniture also very very old, lifts all stained and dirty

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
S
Shanelle solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
M
Monica Janine family_with_children au
10
excellent location and amazing staff with great attention to details, highly recommended
Pros:

excellent location

Cons:

one lift is not working and because it seems like a very busy hotel the wait for the lift takes ages in the morning

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
J
Jinyun solo_traveller au
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
H
Holly solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
G
Giovanni family_with_children it
7
Pros:

Ottima colazione
Ottima posizione

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
E
Emma couple au
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
B
Bagiyana couple nz
1
Not worth it. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone
Pros:

Nothing much

Cons:

Air conditioning wasn’t working properly. Shower was shit

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
F
Fiona couple au
5
A disappointing stay due to excessive noise, poor customer service, and an unacceptable response to a simple room issue.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

We only booked this hotel because our neighbours were having a party and we had to wake up early for work the next morning. We expected to have a good night’s rest, but unfortunately, that was impossible.

The air conditioner in our room was extremely loud, making a constant noise that made it very difficult to sleep. We called the front desk, but after waiting a long time, no one came. We had to call again before someone finally arrived.

When the staff eventually came, there was no apology. At first, they refused to let us change rooms, saying there were no rooms available. Instead, they tried to convince us to turn the air conditioner down or switch it off completely even though the room had no windows that could be opened, which made that an unreasonable suggestion.

It wasn’t until I said I wanted a refund so we could go home instead that they suddenly offered to move us to a four-person room.

The issue wasn’t just the noisy air conditioner it was the poor customer service and the way our concerns were handled. The whole experience was disappointing and stressful, especially when all we wanted was a quiet night’s sleep before work.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
S
Sharyn couple au
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
T
Toan family_with_children vn
8
Ưng ý
Pros:

Sạch

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
C
Cecille solo_traveller au
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
V
Victor solo_traveller au
1
Cons:

Heater in the room wasn't working it took staff 2 phone calls to come and check it, about 40 mins from first phone call I finally received a blow heater - this was at 12 midnight. Normally I can not complain about this accommodation

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
L
Lachlan solo_traveller au
10
excellent
Pros:

staff

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
W
W couple au
8
Excellent service and location, provided everything needed, would stay again.
Pros:

Everything was quite perfect for us, very clean and comfortable. Staff very accommodating, services very efficient. Great breakfast options (french toast was amazing).

Cons:

More supplies in the room (minibar was empty, no tissue boxes). Building facilities a touch worn but very well maintained.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
A
Athira Harish solo_traveller qa
9
Great location & excellent breakfast in CBD
Pros:

Excellent breakfast
1 min walk Woolworth
Plenty of budget restaurant
Close to central station & light rail
Free drinking water

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
T
Tanya solo_traveller au
9
Great location and staff
Pros:

I loved the location, the staff and the breakfast.

Cons:

I think there was a tumble dryer in the laundry room next to my room and it went all night.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
B
Bruno solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Spacious and comfortable room.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee